Washington County Clerks maintain public records for a county or local government in Maine. In some states, Clerks play a role in carrying out public elections, working in connection with Boards of Elections and the Maine State election commissions. Clerks can process Washington County voter registration applications and verify whether an individual is eligible to vote, and they maintain up-to-date lists of registered voters. Washington County Clerks may also provide online information about how to register to vote or where to vote. Citizens may also be able to register to vote at a Clerk's Office.

Washington County The primary responsibility of the DMV, or Department of Motor Vehicles, is to grant Maine driver's licenses and identification cards to ME residents, but the DMV also plays an important role in Washington County voter registration. Citizens who want to register to vote in Washington County can do so at the DMV, which will transfer the information, such as full name and address, to the local Washington County Board of Elections or Washington County Clerk's Office. This can be an easy way to register to vote while applying for a license or renewing a license. The DMV may also be known as a Washington County DOL, or Washington County Department of Licensing.